5 Essentials for Sorority Recruitment

To all the girls going through rush next month: first of all, try not to freak out! I know I did this time last year. I was so excited but so overwhelmed by picking out all my outfits and adjusting to a brand new lifestyle. It's such a fun experience, especially if you come prepared! Here are a few things I wish I had when I went through that you should pack.

1. A colorful ribbon or piece of string 

This sounds really random, I know. But you're given a drawstring bag identical to everyone else's! In order to find yours among the large piles, bring something to tie around it to distinguish it so you can find it quickly and get to the next event. 

2. Mattifying face powder
The heat in South Carolina is so, so real. While a shiny face is inevitable, a little powder doesn't hurt. The Make Up For Ever HD Powder is totally worth the splurge. It comes with a lot of product and mattifies even the oiliest skin for a long time.

3. Face mist
This will help you cool down when you're waiting to go inside a house. If you get one that smells nice (like this rosewater version), you won't have to keep spraying your perfume and it'll provide a light, fresh scent instead of something heavy.

4. Comfortable shoes...even when that round calls for heels
You will be walking A LOT. Even when you are wearing heels one round, bring some sandals or even sneakers to walk back and forth in. I promise your feet will thank you. I got horrible blisters even from just wearing sandals, so also don't wear the same sandals twice if you can.
(The pair of sandals I'm linking is a pair I saw on a customer at work the other day. I think they're to die for!)

5. Hair supplies
You need just about everything; hairbrush, hair spray and a little product to tame frizz will all help fight humidity. My favorite thing is the Garnier Fructis glossing spray. Also bring extra bobby pins and hair ties just in case.

I hope this helps when you're packing your bags and I hope you enjoy recruitment!

xoxo, Katie

Best Workout Clothes on a Budget

This week I got a new job at my crossfit gym and as a result I've been working out a lot more than usual...and loving it! It inspired me to create this post about my favorite workout clothes and where to buy them. I go for inexpensive items since I'd rather spend my money on my nicer clothing (just a personal preference.) I've found that a lot of bargain-friendly brands make clothes that last a long time.

First of all, I think shoes are worth the investment. I bought a pair of Nike Free 5.0s and I wear them to the gym several times a week. They've lasted me more than 2 years now and are still really comfortable and vibrant in color since I usually only wear them indoors. If you look on jimmy jazz.com you can save yourself about $20! You just have to hunt around a little bit.

All of my sports bras, tank tops and leggings are from my favorite chain stores. (I always opt for tanks and leggings over anything else because I feel like my movement is the easiest that way!) Right now I'm obsessed with this particular style of Champion sports bra at Target. It comes in the prettiest colors and is really well padded. I've also stayed true to tanks from Gap and Old Navy. I just picked up these mesh ones from Old Navy in bright blue and white and they are so much fun with a colorful sports bra underneath.

As for leggings, I get those at Gap and Old Navy as well but Victoria's Secret is a good option too. I definitely recommend watching for sales on those though! They can retail for around $50.

I hope this inspired you to find some fun new workout gear and maybe even get to the gym a little more often! Enjoy looking through the widget below and have a great day!

xoxo, Katie